1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 22%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seat belts of the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 22% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver's shoulder seat belt buckle malfunctioned, causing the seat belt to be inoperative, and won't protect the occupant in event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #822664, filed 1998-04“Consumer was involved in an accident and the driver side seat belt did not lock, consumer had repair work done under recall before accident (95v103004).”
NHTSA complaint #984744, filed 1996-05“Takata seat belt recall; didn't inform consumer about not having parts for several weeks prior to appointment; sun motors camphill, pa. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #977028, filed 1995-12Related recalls
- 95V103004May 24, 1995The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990–1991, Mighty MAX 1986–1991, Montero 1986–1991 +7 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 12% |
| 1993 | 4 | 11% |
| 1992 | 5 | 10% |
| 1991 | 12 | 22% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
19 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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